Director, Performance Analytics
Location: US, CT, Wallingford
Department: Department
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Function: Data Analyst

Company profile:

Job description:
Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) Data Services offers data analytic services including innovative information products and solutions to help hospitals gauge their performance in quality improvement and patient safety, assess their financial health, track and trend the utilization of key hospital services, and meet regulatory requirements. Through its comprehensive analyses, CHA Data Services supports CHA advocacy by determining the impact of proposed and new policy issues on Connecticut hospitals, and provides meaningful information to help the public make informed healthcare decisions and choices. With decades of service and experience, CHA Data Services is the source for data and information about hospitals and healthcare in Connecticut. EOEJOB DUTIES:Lead team-based approach to advanced analytics that inform, influence and impact clinical programming, reimbursement and population health management at hospitals.  Support the design and development of innovative analytic solutions that address hospitals’ areas of focus and result in actionable information to impact quality, safety, cost and access to care.  Lead analytic initiatives and complex data analysis focused on reporting metrics related to quality improvement, cost trending, modeling, forecasting, and utilization. 

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree essential; masters degree preferred; Informatics concentration ideal.8-10 years’ payer experience working with administrative claims data, advanced analytics, and reporting measures of cost, quality, and healthcare utilization.Confident use of relevant IT systems, software and databases to access, analyze and present data/information in the most effective ways.Experience with quantitative research techniques, with a working knowledge of secondary data sources and understanding of advanced analytics modeling.Knowledge of and ability to apply medical terminology, classification and coding. For example,  CPT, ICD, RBRVS, BETOS, HCPCS, RUGS, APC and DRG classification systems.Knowledge of and ability to use database query tools, such as SQL. SAS and SPSS.Familiarity with fundamental healthcare issues and healthcare marketplace.Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex analyses or literature, respond to critical inquiry, and facilitate consensus with a wide range of audiences.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and maintain flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.Demonstrated planning and organizational skills; good problem-solving and development of creative solutions; ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.Experience working in a team-oriented collaborative environment; ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships. Dynamic and engaging professional presence essential; extraordinary customer relations and service delivery skills.

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package available.